How to Use a Motorcycle Horn Properly

Many motorcycle horns aren't exactly the best attention-grabbers, but they are better than nothing. The clues listed below can help you use your horn to its maximum potential for insuring your safety and the safety of others.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Keep your thumb near your horn button and be ready to use it whenever you're passing another vehicle.
2. Give it a quick beep before passing anyone who looks like they might move into your lane.
3. Honk at drivers who move into your lane beside you after they've passed another car or switched lanes. Motorcyclists must always assume they're ivisible. Announce your presence when you're approaching a parked car with someone in the driver's seat.
4. Toot your horn for pedestrians or cyclists in the roadway ahead of you.
5. Press the horn loud and long in critical situations and be ready to stop or swerve away from danger.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't be afraid to blast your horn if you have any doubts about what others might do.
• Motorcycling is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.